A family in Southampton may have had to call their insurers for pets after two of their pooches were caught in a blaze last week. Both animals survived the house fire, having been rescued by emergency services staff when they arrived, reports BBC News. Four people were also affected by the fire, one of whom was a child and another … More →

Skunks are the latest unusual family members that Britons might be taking out pet insurance for. According to the Daily Mail, the creatures are becoming increasingly popular among people in the UK. The news provider cited figures from breeders that suggest there are already 2,000 or more living in the country as domestic pets. Katie Sleightholme, owner of Busby the skunk, … More →

Actor Brian Blessed will be touring the UK in a bid to raise awareness about the advantages of allowing felines to wear electronic collars to keep them in their gardens, news that may interest cat insurancecustomers with wayward animals. Under recent rulings, the Welsh Assembly banned the items last year as they were thought to be cruel, reports the Lincolnshire Echo. … More →

Professional dog walkers should not take out more than four animals at any one time, it has been suggested. Animal psychologist Dr Roger Mugford told the Daily Mail that there should be greater regulation for this growing industry. He noted that dogs are sociable creatures, but said it is still important to place a limit on the number taken out … More →

With the approach of Easter, prospective pet insurance customers have been urged to think carefully before they purchase a rabbit on impulse. According to a blog for Care2.com, many who purchase a bunny on a whim at this time of year are not “truly prepared for a new pet in the family”. Debby Widdolf, of Best Friends Animal Society, commented: “It’s … More →

People with pooches in Devon who want to avoid a claim on their dog insurance have been urged not to leave their dogs in the car on hot days. The warning comes after a canine died of heatstroke while left in the car, reports BBC News. Powderham Vets noted that the Springer spaniel was checked regularly by its owner, who kept … More →

Woodside Animal Centre in Leicestershire rehomed more animals than any other RSPCA shelter in the country during 2010. According to figures from the animal charity, the branch matched up 2,672 creatures with new owners, some of whom may have taken out a pet insurance policy to cover their new family member. Despite this, manager of the centre Lisa Smith told the … More →

Dog insurance customers in Harrogate might be among those affected by Harrogate Council’s new code of conduct for professional canine walkers in the area. Under the terms of the new rules, only six animals may be walked by one person and the pooches need to be kept under control and cleaned up after, reports the Yorkshire Post. Those who are … More →

An anonymous person in Lincoln has taken an unusual approach to stop dog insurance customers from letting their dogs do their business on the pavement. The individual – dubbed ‘Pooperman’ – leaves notes at the scenes of the crimes asking people to urge people to clean up after their animals, reports the Lincolnshire Echo. Dog owners living between Boutham Park Road … More →